| Waverley paddle
steamer in maritime art print by Gordon Bauwens depicting the PS
Waverley on a narrow stretch of river.
At Waverley's launch on a misty October morning in 1946, few could
have conceived that she was destined to proudly bear the title of the
world's last sea-going paddle steamer. Even in 1974, when sold to the
Paddle Steamer Preservation Society for the nominal fee of £1, most
were grateful that Waverley was saved from the breakers, albeit as a
static museum piece. Some enthusiasts with a greater vision, however,
realised her true potential, and now, over two decades later, the
steamer's fine lines are familiar, not only her native Clyde waters, but
right round the British coastline and beyond.
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Reflections by Gordon Bauwens
At Waverley's launch on a misty October morning in 1946, few could
have conceived that she was destined to proudly bear the title of the
world's last sea-going paddle steamer. Even in 1974, when sold to the
Paddle Steamer Preservation Society for the nominal fee of £1, most
were grateful that Waverley was saved from the breakers, albeit as a
static museum piece. Some enthusiasts with a greater vision, however,
realised her true potential, and now, over two decades later, the
steamer's fine lines are familiar, not only her native Clyde waters, but
right round the British coastline and beyond.
When built, the vessel was just one of many powered by triple
expansion steam engines. The powerful, thrusting pistons and immense
driving cranks became compulsive viewing for succeeding generations of
Clydesiders on their annual trips 'doon the watter'. Today, Waverly is
the only vessel of her class still offering this thrilling experience.
PS Waverley continues to inspire feelings of pride and affection
wherever she sails. Truly fulfilling that earlier vision, she has become
living testament to those qualities which made Clyde-built ships
renowned throughout the maritime world, and to the special skills which
keep this graceful old paddle steaming towards the 21st century.
The Waverley is pictured on the tranquil waters of the Clyde
near Erskine.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Print serial number GB3.
Image size 22" x 16". Print price £65 ($105). |
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